Nebbiolo outside Langhe
Nebbiolo wines are perfumed with notes as "tar and roses"; with a moderate body; strong, tannic backbone; and high, fresh acidity. Nebbiolo is well-known for its relatively rapid transition from a violet-tinged ruby and purple color to brick-red and brick-orange hues in the glass. Rose petal, cherries, plums, violets, graphite, smoke, tar, mineral, and leather. A variety last to ripen, making it very susceptible to poor weather conditions in spring and autumn. Nebbiolo synonyms: Spanna, Picoutener, Chiavennasca. Arpepe: a family of winegrowers and, for over 150 years, we have been passionately devoted to the cultivation of Nebbiolo. Situated in northern Lombardy at the foot of the Alps; an historic estate based in Valtellina in the very north of Italy, with an alpine twist. The Nebbiolo in Valtellina is known as Chiavennasca (after the nearby town of Chiavenna). Most Valtellina vineyards sit at altitudes between 230 and 765 meters. The soils, typically alluvial: grave